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AHLA Releases Statement on DACA

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released a statement from its President and CEO, Katherine Lugar regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

“The hotel industry is fundamentally an industry of people. Our employees are as global as our guests. We are proud of our diverse workforce, which includes a large component of international workers, both permanent residents of the United States and those here temporarily for employment,” Lugar said.

“That’s why it’s imperative that Congress and the Administration find a permanent solution for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The hotel industry is a significant employer of DACA recipients, and AHLA has been a leader in advocating for a legislative solution to provide them with permanent status. Unfortunately, we are well past the point of avoiding disruption to businesses and, more importantly, the lives of our employees and their families. Protecting DACA recipients is both compassionate and common sense. We implore the Senate to find a permanent legislative solution that provides Dreamers with the legal certainty they deserve,” Lugar continued.

“We thank Senator McConnell and Senator Schumer for their leadership on this issue, and stand ready to support them in passing a permanent legislative solution for DACA recipients,” Lugar concluded.

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